Recruitment Consultant job in Reading

Recruitment Consultant

NQT Education Sector:
Unspecified
Education Sector:
Further Education Jobs
Education Role:
Further Education Non-Classroom Support Jobs
Region:
South East
Area:
Reading
Internal Vacancy?:
Yes
Subject:
Non-Teaching
Employment Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£27,000 to £32,000 per annum
Salary Description:
£27000 - £32000 per annum + commission
Posted:
11-Dec-25
Recruiter:
Academics
Job Ref:
REA106

Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector (Temp Desk)
Location: Reading | Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 + Commission + Benefits

Are you a temp recruiter from a high-volume sector such as industrial, driving, catering, engineering or construction? Want to bring your skills into a more structured, rewarding environment?

Join our thriving Reading Academics team as a Temp Education Recruitment Consultant. You'll work with local schools to place teachers and teaching assistants into rewarding daily and long-term roles.

What we’re offering:

* Competitive base salary with monthly uncapped commission
* Full support and training on education compliance and safeguarding
* Clear progression to Senior Consultant and Team Lead roles
* Be part of a sector where every placement has a real impact

The role:

* Fulfil daily and long-term supply roles across primary, secondary, and SEN schools
* Build and maintain candidate and client relationships
* Work to meaningful targets – not cold KPIs
* Reduced working hours during the summer break

About you:

* Experience in temp recruitment (any sector)
* Comfortable working to volume and pace
* Confident communicator and relationship builder
* Highly organised with good compliance instincts
* A desire to grow your career in a people-first environment

No prior experience in education recruitment required. If you know how to fill bookings fast and keep clients happy – we want to hear from you.

If you're looking to kick start your recruitment career in the Reading area, and hoping to join a rapidly expanding, hugely successful business, with a great reputation and one of the lowest turnovers of staff in recruitment, then speak to us.

Email your CV or contact Craig Walker. Craig is very happy to discuss the role in more detail.

Contact Details:
Academics
Tel: 0113 512 0097
Contact: Craig Walker

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Applicant Testimonials

06/06/2025
Suvetha - Science Instructor - London
"I wanted to thank you for the great opportunity, definitely without you I wouldn't have made it. I truly appreciate all your help, especially all your motivation and I am truly grateful!!! There ...
07/10/2021
Katie - Primary Teacher - Leeds
After speaking with lots of other local supply agencies about beginning work with them, Alison has the kindness and support that actually makes you feel like you can do it! She is very sensitive to ...
10/11/2020
Amy - NQT - Leeds
“I decided to begin working with an agency after being unable to secure a job within the Covid-19 climate. Alison contacted me in early September and was keen to meet with me and find about my ...
05/04/2019
Ryan - Science Technician - London
Academics is an agency that cares about its employees. I interacted with different members of their team, and was treated with nothing but respect from the onset. They are professional, approachable ...
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